Allergy season isn’t fun for anyone, but it’s especially difficult for children. With spring here and summer around the corner, many kids are excited to be able to go outside and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, many of them may return from their...
Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over...
Sore throats can have various causes, from the common cold to a bacterial infection. They are often accompanied by a fever, difficulty swallowing, and pain in the neck and throat. These symptoms should not be ignored, as they can lead to more serious complications...
Headaches can occur in younger people more often than parents may think. There are many different causes of headaches, including lack of rest, dehydration, and anxiety. If your child has a headache every now and then and you’ve ruled out other concerning causes,...
After the lockdowns issued in most countries, common viruses affecting children that had disappeared throughout the pandemic have started to reappear. Hospitals that were usually quiet most times of the year have started getting regular children’s visits...
In recent years, pediatric physical therapy has become a much more common practice. However, not everyone may understand what this entails. Pediatric physical therapy is a distinctive area of rehabilitation that focuses on improving function in children and babies....
